The Regressive Impact of the Progressive Indexation of Social Security Benefits

Dean Baker

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Abstract: This paper shows that the "progressive" Social Security benefit cuts endorsed by President Bush in April 2005 would actually hit middle-income workers hardest.

Date: 2005-05
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